Management of early stage and boostrapped technology-oriented startups and small businesses

Publishing and thought leadership in the realm of user experience, software technology, and user-centered strategy

Design and development of user-centered software products and management through growth stages

Activities

First Day primarily provides active management of small businesses as a service and for its own private holdings.

small business

active investment management

user experience

writing & thought-leadership

bootstrapped startups

product development

UX MagazineAn online publication that is the authoritative voice in the user experience (UX) field and a catalyst for other interesting projects in that realm.

DidusDidus is a specialized recruiting, staffing, and career development agency focused on professionals in user centered design, technology, research, and strategy roles.

DapperlyThis is a web, tablet, and mobile product company that First Day started up and is funding. It's a consumer product in the realm of men's fashion and e-commerce.

Effective UI BookA book for managers who need a risk-reducing roadmap, for technologists and designers who need guidance and advocacy, and for business people to understand and manage UX-focused initiatives.